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How many times have you been in an antique mall with questions about an item you’ve seen with no answers or help in sight? Behind the Gavel columnist Wayne Jordan feels your pain, and has a suggestion for retailers.

The kugel is a traditional blown-glass ornament originating in Central Europe. Becoming popular in the United States in the late 19th century, these dynamic and delicate decorations continue to charm people the world over.